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Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and 17 other famous musicians who were nominated for best new artist at the Grammys — but lost
- Elton John lost best new artist in 1971 but later earned five Grammys and EGOT status.
- Taylor Swift was nominated in 2008 but did not win; she later accumulated 14 Grammys.
- Drake and Bieber both lost the award in 2011 but later earned multiple Grammys.
- Kendrick Lamar, despite wins, did not win Best New Artist in 2014.
- SZA did not win Best New Artist in 2018 but later won multiple Grammys.
- Doja Cat was nominated in 2021 and won her first Grammy in 2022.
- Jonas Brothers lost in 2009 but remain highly successful in music.
- Britney Spears also lost to Christina Aguilera in 2000 but later won a Grammy.
- Avril Lavigne received multiple nominations but did not win Best New Artist in 2003.
- Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift both faced early losses but later achieved major success.
- Rosalía and Doja Cat achieved Grammys later, marking successful careers post-nomination.
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